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Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:25 am
by VWBusrepairman
Hi folks- I brought this car to life and now it needs a good home where it will be properly cared for.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1182373
I've driven this car to work and on a daily basis, so I know it's reliable. Let me know if you're interested as I'd like to see someone who is into VWs and knows them to end up with this fun car.
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:50 pm
by RussellK
Looks like a nice car for someone
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:43 pm
by Amskeptic
VWBusrepairman wrote:Hi folks- I brought this car to life and now it needs a good home where it will be properly cared for.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1182373
I've driven this car to work and on a daily basis, so I know it's reliable. Let me know if you're interested as I'd like to see someone who is into VWs and knows them to end up with this fun car.
Other than the tail pipes, I hope you get your asking price to the penny.
Colin
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:14 pm
by VWBusrepairman
Amskeptic wrote:VWBusrepairman wrote:
Other than the tail pipes, I hope you get your asking price to the penny.
Colin
The exhaust came with that engine. Previous engine had miles of endplay and was leaking oil badly (and that engine's stock muffler is now on the '72). This swapped engine still has a functional thermostat, oddly enough. Should have put on a proper muffler while the engine was on the cart...
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:41 pm
by VWBusrepairman
I've been driving the car quite a bit and I think I like it. I calculated 34 MPG with the 30/31 carb and used engine; not too shabby and it gets lots of looks.
If you come back through Indiana, stop by again, Colin. You weren't able to take it down the road as it had no engine at your last visit.
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:03 pm
by IFBwax
that's a beaut!!!
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:32 pm
by Hippie
Ann wants a car like that, but she won't actually buy one.
She's all talk, no Beetle.
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 3:36 am
by VWBusrepairman
thanks, folks. the funny thing about this car; it gets a lot of attention and people ask if it's for sale, so I tell them to get their check book out. I tell them the asking price of $4500 and they automatically seem uninterested. I don't consider this an unfair asking price by any means. I've seen other, similar cars for comarable prices listed online. It's not like it is eating anything, so I'm not going to be hurt by keeping it.
of course if anyone wanted to trade me a bay bus...
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:51 am
by RussellK
$4500 for a car with solid pans and channels would be a fair price down here. When we were looking for a beetle there were some really beat up ones in that asking range.
Re: Who would like this 'vert? 1971 super
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:59 am
by VWBusrepairman
this car was a pan-off restoration that seems to be done properly as far as I can tell. I'm not a convertible expert. It sure is nice to fold the top down, put on my favorite hat (to contain long hair) and head down the road!
($19 per month for insurance is another perk)
Edit: the car is gone now- thanks to all who expressed interest.